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Utility Maximization

Problem

Nate is currently spending his entire budget on two goods: food and entertainment. He was willing to pay $2 for the last unit of food he purchased and $2,000 for the last unit of entertainment he purchased.
Which of the following is the best explanation of why he is willing to pay so much more for entertainment?
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